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by FosterTas
Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:39 am
Forum: Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Brakes Abutment Plate
Replies: 2
Views: 1098

Brakes Abutment Plate

I am restoring my Haflinger and currently attempting to get the breaks working. I do not understand the function of the abutment plate and should they be present on front and rear wheels?

Craig
by FosterTas
Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:43 pm
Forum: Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Master Cylinder Repairs
Replies: 8
Views: 5053

Re: Master Cylinder Repairs

John and Garry
Thank you for the advice. I will purchase one off ebay and replace it.
by FosterTas
Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:53 am
Forum: Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Master Cylinder Repairs
Replies: 8
Views: 5053

Master Cylinder Repairs

Hi I have begun working on my Haffy again. Started to work on the brakes, have replaced the break pads and cylinders in the wheels. Upon starting to bleed the breaks I was pumping the break pedal and a pin/something seems to have disconnected from the back, so that the pedal will jam on depression a...
by FosterTas
Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:16 am
Forum: Haflinger
Topic: Haflinger on Gumtree at Woodford 15k
Replies: 1
Views: 1576

Haflinger on Gumtree at Woodford 15k

For those interested there is a Haflinger for sale at Woodford, Australia. Listed on gumtree. I do not know how to include a link. I do not know anything about it, quality etc.

Regards

Craig
by FosterTas
Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:25 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New Member Craig Foster
Replies: 9
Views: 2194

Re: New Member Craig Foster

Hi Craig and welcome to the forum - I guess until we get to know you we will have to refrain form Tasmanian jokes 8-) For those who have not clicked on Craig's pic it is actually up the right way when opened up - I am sure I have seen pics of it before but cannot place it - so Craig where did you f...
by FosterTas
Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:19 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New Member Craig Foster
Replies: 9
Views: 2194

Re: New Member Craig Foster

Hi Craig and welcome to the forum - I guess until we get to know you we will have to refrain form Tasmanian jokes 8-) For those who have not clicked on Craig's pic it is actually up the right way when opened up - I am sure I have seen pics of it before but cannot place it - so Craig where did you f...
by FosterTas
Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New Member Craig Foster
Replies: 9
Views: 2194

Re: New Member Craig Foster

Welcome Craig. Love the photo - a classic Down Under photo 8-) Sounds like your mechanical skills are akin to mine, but one of the joys of the Haflinger is its comparative simplicity. No anti roll bars or central locking etc etc to worry about! My brother brought our shared Haflinger over to me yes...
by FosterTas
Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New Member Craig Foster
Replies: 9
Views: 2194

Re: New Member Craig Foster

Welcome Craig, Looks like you don't have a huge amount to "actually" have to do to get it up and running. Which bits have you had to deal with so far and which bits are you struggling with? This is probably the best place to get help if you don't have access to someone who has "Been ...
by FosterTas
Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New Member Craig Foster
Replies: 9
Views: 2194

New Member Craig Foster

Hi I wish to introduce myself and my recently purchased Haflinger. Fortunately I have now managed to get it going, currently working on the break system and then I will repair the numerous rust spots. My aim is to get it running and stabilized for use around my place. It is slow progress as I have n...